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About Mock Orange and Coconut Tree


About Coconut Tree and Mock Orange


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree  

Origin
Mexico  
-  

Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii  
Cocos nucifera  

Number of Varieties
69  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
Wide range of ecological site  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
5-12  

AHS Heat Zone
10-7  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm  
99+
2,900.00 cm  
7

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
700.00 cm  
30

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
Yellow Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red, Orange  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Golden Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
All year  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering  
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch  
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Salt  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
-  

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata  
Cocos nucifera  

Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree  

In Hindi
Philadelphus  
नारियल का पेड़  

In German
Pfeifensträucher  
Kokospalme  

In French
Philadelphus  
Cocotier  

In Spanish
Philadelphus  
El cocotero  

In Greek
Philadelphus  
καρύδας δέντρο  

In Portuguese
Philadelphus  
Coqueiro  

In Polish
Jaśminowiec  
Drzewo kokosowe  

In Latin
Philadelphus  
dolor ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Cornales  
Arecales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Aceraceae  

Genus
Philadlephus  
Cocos  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
Philadelpheae  
Cocoeae  

Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae  
Arecoideae  

Number of Species
179  
99+
15  

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Properties of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Coconut Tree. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree

Season and care of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Mock Orange and Coconut Tree Physical Information

Mock Orange and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree are as follows:

Care of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree

Care of Mock Orange and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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